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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.08, 1,548.42 and 617.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.08, 1,548.42 and 617.93 is: 852.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.08 : 1,548.42 = 617.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.08/1,548.42 = 617.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.08x = 1,548.42 × 617.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.08x = 956,807.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,807.43/1,122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.71

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